Celebrating Community and Connection at Our Annual Partner Event
"It was such a lovely, welcoming atmosphere and I loved the creative ways of sharing and discussing ideas. Also, that food!! Delicious and so great to be able to sample cuisines from across the boroughs. I am so appreciative of everything you do at AllChild and it's such an honour to be able to collaborate and work together."
This year’s Annual Partner Event was all about celebrating our incredible Delivery and Community Partners and strengthening the ties across our network! We embraced a fresh new format based on your feedback, transitioning to an engaging 'Lunch & Learn' session that truly brought our community together.
Our focus was about raising awareness for our place-based hub model and the unique impacts we're having in each area. We highlighted inspiring case studies from community projects, collective action initiatives, and delivery partner projects, showcasing the powerful work happening across our hubs.
To spark meaningful dialogue, we placed interactive conversation starters at each table. Questions like, “What’s one big dream you have for your work or community?” encouraged everyone to share, collaborate, and connect.
We were thrilled to feature three amazing caterers from different hubs, each showcasing the rich flavours and vibrant cultures of their communities. It was a delicious way to celebrate the diversity of our hubs and support local talent.
Some reflections from the day:
“It was a really valuable way to connect with others in the network”
“I’ve left with new contacts to collaborate with”
“It’s been great to learn more about the model and hubs, and how our work fits into your bigger picture”
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this event a success. Here’s to more collaborations and impactful work ahead!
Written by Aimee Clark
